Gun Control. Ban Semi Automatic and Automatic weapons (Guns)

How many more deaths will there be before private ownership of guns is banned ?

I live in New Jersey, if you wish to purchase a hypodermic needle here; you need a doctor’s prescription. That would include hypodermics for insulin, hypodermics to inject glue under carpets and linoleum; and hypodermics to inject flavoring into beef, turkey, chicken, or ham.

State Senator Jeff Klein has always been a Democrat. But now, he's forged a coalition that will just keep the Republicans in power in Albany. He says he wants to pass progressive legislation by partnering with Republican leader Dean Skelos. But Republican leader Skelos says he isn't budging on his conservative positions, and he won't even commit to letting Democratic legislation come up for a vote. That's not a partnership worth joining! We need Democrats to act like Democrats and fight for our values. We want to hike the minimum wage and tie it to inflation. We want to get big money out of politics with public funding of elections. We need to protect women's basic health. But we can't do it by teaming up with Republicans who are opposed to every one of those issues. Jeff Klein, walk away from the bad partnership and stand with the Democrats.

Citizen Right to Bear Arms The Second Amendment made sense 225 years ago, but is no longer functioning as intended. The founders were concerned about British retribution and the tyranny of the central government. The amendment has now clearly outlived its original meaning. The founders did not intend or envision that every citizen should have the ability to amass and store the kinds of deadly weapons available today. The theoretical risk that the central government might assault the People must be weighed against the actual fact that many of our unbalanced citizens have and are continuing to assault the People, including Children. In the last 45 years, 400,000 US citizens have been murdered by other citizens using firearms, virtually the same number as US deaths during all of World War II. There is a clear and present danger due to the increasing frequency of such events, and particularly the rising number of victims during each event. Public Safety and Militia Political communities such as cities, counties, states and certain special agencies should retain exclusive authority to possess weapons to enforce laws and ensure public safety. They can be tasked also with serving as a militia on behalf of the people during times of strife. Enforcement Upwards of 300 million guns are currently in circulation. Passing these Second Amendment changes would in theory make criminals of all who possess them. It would not be practical to try to collect all these weapons. Therefore under this proposal, people now legally licensed to own a gun would be grandfathered in. However, the government would appropriate a substantial amount of money to initiate a gun buyback program aimed at purchasing as many legally held guns as possible. In addition, the government would allocate resources to confiscate guns held by those without legal authorization to do so. Summary Therefore the Second Amendment's prescription on "the right to the People to keep and bear arms" should be repealed, and replaced with a provision calling for public safety agencies to be tasked with serving also as a ready militia on behalf of the People in times of strife, and that these militia should be "well-regulated" in a meaningful sense, and strictly controlled. Civilians should be allowed to join militia in times of strife.

As we mourn the unfathomable loss of innocent young lives and the lives of fellow educators who died protecting them at Sandy Hook Elementary, the girls' school community must come together to lead the the dialogue in support of secure schools and stronger gun control legislation. The girls at our schools want all girls across the globe to have the opportunity to learn in safe learning environments. Let us use the strength of our coalition to ensure such a safe space continues to exist for each of our own girls.

This petition specifically asks that the sale of firearms to be limited to single shot and for all other firearms to be outlawed for civilian use. It would: 1. Save many lives 2. Prevent mass killings 3. Provide achievable goals for legislation 4. Avoid the legal challenges involved in changing the United States Constitution's 2nd amendment 5. Open the way for a safer society There are a number of petitions for gun control. You are able to sign as many as you like. Although some people would like to see guns outlawed completely, in my estimate, this isn't something achievable, in the near term, if at all. It is a matter for the Supreme Court and would require a change to the US Constitution. In the aftermath of the Newtown shooting, gun control is being reviewed by the government. The Senate has added gun control to the agenda when it resumes in January. Unless people specifically ask to limit gun bullet/cartridge capacity, something less effective is likely to be proposed. Why is it important to sign: Only if people ask will politicians have the confidence to push for this specific proposal. If you are unfamiliar with firearms. A single shot gun can be used for hunting, but it is time consuming and makes it very difficult to shoot multiple rounds in succession. In Newtown it was reported that over 100 rounds were shot. Even gun experts admit that limiting the number of bullets in a semi-automatic gun to a smaller magazine will not have a significant effect because the magazines can be changed very quickly. It is the fast, shooting speed, high capacity and ability to rapidly reload semi-automatic firearms and assault weapons that has contributed to the high death tolls in mass shootings. As long as firearms are sold that are semi-automatic, and use magazines to load multiple bullets there will never be enough background checks, laws, or legal barriers to ensure that these mass murder weapons are kept out of the wrong hands. If you look at recent events these weapons were purchased legally. Although Newtown was the second highest death toll of any single mass shooting. The tragedy behind this is that the NRA and other lobbyist recently defeated the ban on the proposed sale of 30 round assault weapons in Connecticut. Now, without apology, they heartlessly suggest how it might not have made a difference.... Their solution, do nothing. We know better! Make only guns with a single shot capacity legal. This would have saved many lives. Thank you for signing the petition. Please tell your state representative to support this gun control proposal.

Numerous of children lost their lives due to school violence. From innocent kindergarten students to young adults in college and different age groups in between. Changing the gun law will NOT prevent further shootings. I/we believe schools need better protection to provide a safer learning environment for our children. Too many have been effected and its time we make it stop.

Do not show their pictures or even mention their names. Only concentrate on the victims, their stories, and their families. These sick and delusional people do these horrible acts just to go out in a blaze of glory and to leave their mark. LET's not give them the satisfaction!!! Please media DON'T COVER THEIR (the killers) STORIES!!!

There are over 300 million guns in the USA. Any sort of future assault weapons ban will be essentially fruitless, given what is already out there. On the other hand, it might be possible to make bullets more difficult to obtain.

There are over 300 million guns in the USA. Any sort of future assault weapons ban will be essentially fruitless, given what’s already out there. On the other hand, it might be possible to make bullets more difficult to obtain.

We have mourned the unnecessary suffering in CT. We've hugged our children and told them we love them. We can't just say it will be alright. We have to make it alright. Demand the National Conversation and ACTION!